'Zack's not scared of anything. But everyone's scared of him.'
Rose wishes Zack wasn't such a big bully. He's always teasing her at school. Luckily for Rose, her Uncle Vinnie has a wizard trick or two up his sleeve - maybe he can conjure up a magic solution to her problem?
Soon, with a little help from Uncle Vinnie and the classroom pet rat, Rose is ready to teach Zack a lesson he'll never forget . . .
A comical and thought-provoking story by an award-winning author.
Illustrated by Sue Heap, winner of the Smarties Prize Gold Award.
Five awesome aliens have been unleashed from the darkest corner of the galaxy - and they're out to destroy the universe. Only Cosmo, a young boy from planet Earth, has the power to stop them. Recruited by the elite defence organisation G-Watch to defend the galaxy, Cosmo must prove himself and commence battle against the deadliest aliens in space.
Five awesome aliens have been unleashed from the darkest corner of the galaxy - and they're out to destroy the universe. Only Cosmo, a young boy from planet Earth, has the power to stop them. Recruited by the elite defence organisation G-Watch to defend the galaxy, Cosmo must prove himself and commence battle against the deadliest aliens in space.
A brand-new and hilarious new series for boys! When friends Jez and Charlie meet potion maker Quentin Quirk and discover his amazing magic works, chaos, action and laughter are only a freaky spell away ...
From the bestselling author of TIN and THE MONSTERS OF
ROOKHAVEN comes an unforgettable story of family, magic and home
...
'A fantastical tale of monsters and grief, family and love,
and a thrilling middle-grade adventure with real depth and heart.'
THE BOOKSELLER, Book of the Month
'Poignant, strange, full of folkloric menace and delight,
Pog fulfils the promise of Kenny's extraordinary debut,
Tin.' GUARDIAN
'A terrific book with echoes of The Spiderwick Chronicles
and Five Children and It, I loved it!' IRISH
INDEPENDENT
After their mother dies,
David and Penny move to her family’s old house in the forest.
Dad says it’s a fresh start but it feels sad and empty
without Mum. And there are noises in the attic ...
A small furry creature is living in the roof. There are other
creatures too – less friendly ones – that seem to be
multiplying.
Only with Pog’s help can David and Penny save themselves
– and goodness in the world. If they can resist promises from
the darkness ...
A wonderful gentle fantasy novel from the bestselling
author of The Monsters of Rookhaven and Tin
Packed with fantastical monsters, vibrant characters
and tonnes of heart
Explores grief in a highly original way, as two siblings
process the death of their mother with the help of an unforgettable,
magical creature: Pog
One night Cassie is gazing at the twinkling sky, when suddenly a shooting star zooms into her bedroom and transforms, into Stella Starkeeper. Stella and Cassie fly to the secret world of the stars, and Cassie discovers she is destined to be a Lucky Star – someone who can grant real wishes. But first Cassie must collect six magical charms and use their powers wisely – helping other people's wishes to come true. Only then will she become a fully fledged Lucky Star!
In book one, THE BEST FRIEND WISH, Cassie meets Stella Starkeeper and is given a special charm bracelet. She must learn how to use the magical charms wisely and find someone who needs her help. Could Alex, the boy staying at her mum and dad's B & B, have a secret wish?
A spell-binding tale of magic and mysticism for young readers that explores the wonder of nature, from award-winning Berlie Doherty.
The Queen of Darkness lives deep underground beneath a mountain with her child, Blue John, a boy she made from the blue of the glacier and the hot yellow light of the sun. Blue John is forbidden to leave his mother's side, but the lure of the light above is too strong. When a singing, dancing girl comes to the caves, Blue John must make a choice between darkness and light. A heart-warming story that embraces the beauty and colours of the natural world. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
You are Hercules, the powerful and courageous son of Zeus. You have joined the crew of the Argo. It isn't long before the gods start playing tricks, and your friend, Hylas, is in danger ... This is a choose-your-own-destiny adventure where YOU are the hero.
This is a title in the interactive I HERO Legends series - where the reader plays the part of a legendary hero! In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny!
Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves), and illustrated by Andrew ""2Hands"" Tunney.
Age appropriate for 6 to 8 year olds and more sensitive readers. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.
Featuring wonderful new illustrations from Peter Bailey, this intriguing and exciting tale of chance and misfortune by multi award-winning Philip Pullman, is perfect for readers young and old.
I was a Rat! Roger insists, and insists . . . In fact, when Bob the cobbler and his washerwoman wife, Joan, find the young boy abandoned on their doorstep, these are the only words he says. And he does have ratty behaviour, it's true.
Staying with Bob and Joan, however, Roger learns quickly to behave more like a human child. They try to find his parents, but the orphanage, police and hospital all have nothing on their records about a lost boy in the city. What is the truth? As more and more people find out about Roger the mysterious rat-boy he faces more and more danger. But sometimes help comes from the most unexpected of places . . .
Five mutant alien outcasts have been recruited by the evil outlaw Kaos to destroy the galaxy... Half hideous alien, half deadly robot - these are the toughest enemies Cosmo has ever faced. Planet Subra is the galaxy's only living, breathing planet - and home to millions of undiscovered species.
Monsters' Nonsense is designed for children to practice decoding nonsense words within a fun and exciting story.
The adult reads the main narrative whilst the child is encouraged to read the monsters' language in speech bubbles. These ‘ non words’ help them practise their emerging phonics skills at a level that is right for them.
Brought to life by award-winning author Peter Bently and Duncan Beedie's comic book style, each story stars one of the monsters cast in a leading role. This series creates a valuable shared reading experience and will inspire any child to become a monster reader!
